Thursday night on The Office , Steve Carell’s Michael Scott proposed to his girlfriend Holly (Amy Ryan) and informed his co-workers that he is moving to Colorado. This makes us all sad — we love Michael Scott, and we love Steve Carell! And while Carell has what should be a long and illustrious movie career ahead of him, we’ve seen sure things go off the rails plenty of times before. As such, Movieline offers these instructive lessons from watching those small-screen stars who’ve gone big-screen before him.
Official ‘Hollywood Tonight’ remix coming to Miami Music Week. By Akshay Bhansali Chuckie Photo: Jason Ano/ One and Only Productions Leaving the South by Southwest festival, Lavo New York and Las Vegas’ Marquee in his wake, house DJ Chuckie has his sights set on the week ahead. With Miami Music Week now upon us, Chuckie plans to seize the opportunity to debut new material. Fans will be tickled to know the Dutch producer has tracks in the can with Kelly Rowland and T-Pain, but when MTV News caught up with him Friday in New York, Chuckie shared the achievement of which he’s most proud. “I did a Michael Jackson remix, which was really scary — to touch Michael Jackson vocals,” Chuckie said. “I did this remix for this track ‘Hollywood Tonight.’ I couldn’t say it for a minute: The label called me, and they said, ‘You can’t say nothing about this. It’s kind of a secret project.’ It’s gonna come out anytime now.” “Hollywood Tonight” was originally produced by Teddy Riley for Jackson’s posthumous Michael album , and Chuckie’s mix of the song will be the sole official remix of the track. “I will play it Miami,” Chuckie revealed. “I told them this is the best week to launch the remix. So it feels really good. I’m the only one remixing that Michael Jackson track, and they are considering it a single. For me, especially, it’s an honor to remix the King of Pop because he died on my birthday.” So, will the mix be a thundering Chuckie Dutch house banger or will it have a melodic progressive house feel, like his Marquee remix of Diddy-Dirty Money’s “I Hate That You Love Me”? Well, according to the “Let the Bass Kick” producer, fans will be getting a healthy dose of both. “I had to bring in the raucous,” Chuckie confessed. “Yeah, I did the Chuckie flavor, but then again, I wanted to make it really musical, so I went progressive (house) on it.” Chuckie will be performing twice at Miami Music Week: at the Cr2 Records Party at Wall Lounge on Wednesday, and then headlining “No Sugar Added” at Nikki Beach on Friday. Are you excited to hear Chuckie’s remix of Michael Jackson’s “Hollywood Tonight”? Let us know in the comments below! Related Artists Chuckie Michael Jackson
British actor played butler Alfred in the 1989-1997 adaptations. By Aly Semigran Michael Gough in “Batman” Photo: Warner Bros. Gotham City has lost one of its own today. Legions of “Batman” fans are mourning the loss of British actor Michael Gough, who played the Caped Crusader’s iconic right-hand man/butler Alfred Pennyworth in several of the comic’s movie adaptations. On Thursday (March 17), Gough, who appeared alongside Michael Keaton in the 1989 original “Batman,” passed away at the age of 94. The cause of his death has not yet been reported. In addition to playing Alfred (a role that was later taken over by Michael Caine) in 1992’s “Batman Returns,” 1995’s “Batman Forever” and 1997’s “Batman & Robin,” the BAFTA Award-winning actor also appeared as both the Celestial Toymaker and Councillor Hedin in the original “Doctor Who” television series. He won a Tony Award in 1979 for the Broadway play “Bedroom Farce.” Gough was born in 1916 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and began his acting career in 1946. He starred in a number of TV-movies and series, including 1967’s “Pride and Prejudice,” in which he played Mr. Bennet. His long list of impressive film credits includes 1962’s “The Phantom of the Opera,” Sydney Pollack’s Oscar-winner “Out of Africa” and Martin Scorcese’s “The Age of Innocence.” Gough had maintained a good working relationship with director Tim Burton since their time together on “Batman.” He also appeared in the director’s “Sleepy Hollow,” “Corpse Bride” and, in what would be his last major project, as the voice of Dodo Bird in 2010’s “Alice in Wonderland.”
In a major development in the Michael Jackson case, lawyers for Dr. Conrad Murray want to see prints from broken syringe found in the late icon’s bedroom. Sources say they think this item may prove Michael Jackson killed himself, a long-held defense theory that has been floated but not aggressively pursued until now. Dr. Murray’s lawyers are looking to obtain a first generation fingerprint to determine who was handling it. Murray is adamant that he never touched the thing. Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in MJ’s June 25, 2009 death . Whether he injected or even chugged Propofol , the defense believes MJ suffered a massive overdose of the anesthetic while Murray was out of the room. Defense sources insist that there were only two people in the room at the time (they likely tried to pursue the missing surveillance tape to back this up). Since Murray did not break the syringe, Michael must have. Or so they claim. The defense is asking the FBI to deliver the first generation fingerprint. You buying it? Tell us: Dr. Conrad Murray is …
I am shamelessly taking this post from Michael Swartz’s monoblogue blog , in it’s entirety, as I was not able to attend yesterday’s protest in Annapolis and as usual, Michael covers and captures it very well. H/T and thanks to Michael. This will be quite the multimedia post as I have plenty of material to go with my observations. The parade of unionistas was slated to begin at the Navy stadium, so… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Right Coast Discovery Date : 15/03/2011 19:26 Number of articles : 2
‘It sends Michael off in a good way,’ director Paul Feig reveals to MTV News of bumbling Dunder Mifflin boss. By Kara Warner Steve Carell Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Ever since Steve Carell announced his plans to leave “The Office,” his fans and fellow castmates have been lamenting the impending departure of Michael Scott, the bumbling Scranton, Pennsylvania-based boss Carell has made famous over the course of seven seasons. But no matter how loud the protests or how many tears are shed, the end has come. According to frequent director Paul Feig, Carell and Co. filmed Michael Scott’s last episode of “The Office” last week. “It’s exactly what you would want it to be,” Feig told MTV News at the PaleyFest reunion event for his cult-favorite TV show, “Freaks and Geeks.” “It’s emotional, but it’s funny. It’s just a really nice mix and it sends Michael off in a good way. I’m thrilled with it,” he added. “I think fans of the show will be really happy with it.” Speaking to that emotional aspect, Feig went on to say that there were plenty of tears shed on set. “Half the time we were bawling and half the time we were trying not to laugh and ruin takes,” he admitted, adding that the presence of Will Ferrell helped keep things from getting too weepy. “The hilarity index is up even higher,” he said. And judging from the reports we’ve received from castmembers, Ferrell us up to his old comedic tricks for his four-episode
‘It sends Michael off in a good way,’ director Paul Feig reveals to MTV News of bumbling Dunder Mifflin boss. By Kara Warner Steve Carell Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Ever since Steve Carell announced his plans to leave “The Office,” his fans and fellow castmates have been lamenting the impending departure of Michael Scott, the bumbling Scranton, Pennsylvania-based boss Carell has made famous over the course of seven seasons. But no matter how loud the protests or how many tears are shed, the end has come. According to frequent director Paul Feig, Carell and Co. filmed Michael Scott’s last episode of “The Office” last week. “It’s exactly what you would want it to be,” Feig told MTV News at the PaleyFest reunion event for his cult-favorite TV show, “Freaks and Geeks.” “It’s emotional, but it’s funny. It’s just a really nice mix and it sends Michael off in a good way. I’m thrilled with it,” he added. “I think fans of the show will be really happy with it.” Speaking to that emotional aspect, Feig went on to say that there were plenty of tears shed on set. “Half the time we were bawling and half the time we were trying not to laugh and ruin takes,” he admitted, adding that the presence of Will Ferrell helped keep things from getting too weepy. “The hilarity index is up even higher,” he said. And judging from the reports we’ve received from castmembers, Ferrell us up to his old comedic tricks for his four-episode
‘It sends Michael off in a good way,’ director Paul Feig reveals to MTV News of bumbling Dunder Mifflin boss. By Kara Warner Steve Carell Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Ever since Steve Carell announced his plans to leave “The Office,” his fans and fellow castmates have been lamenting the impending departure of Michael Scott, the bumbling Scranton, Pennsylvania-based boss Carell has made famous over the course of seven seasons. But no matter how loud the protests or how many tears are shed, the end has come. According to frequent director Paul Feig, Carell and Co. filmed Michael Scott’s last episode of “The Office” last week. “It’s exactly what you would want it to be,” Feig told MTV News at the PaleyFest reunion event for his cult-favorite TV show, “Freaks and Geeks.” “It’s emotional, but it’s funny. It’s just a really nice mix and it sends Michael off in a good way. I’m thrilled with it,” he added. “I think fans of the show will be really happy with it.” Speaking to that emotional aspect, Feig went on to say that there were plenty of tears shed on set. “Half the time we were bawling and half the time we were trying not to laugh and ruin takes,” he admitted, adding that the presence of Will Ferrell helped keep things from getting too weepy. “The hilarity index is up even higher,” he said. And judging from the reports we’ve received from castmembers, Ferrell us up to his old comedic tricks for his four-episode
On latest episode, airing Saturday at 11 a.m. ET, singer says she fainted after meeting the King of Pop. By James Dinh Brandy on “When I Was 17” Photo: MTV Sometimes celebrities get starstruck too — just ask Brandy. In the latest episode of “When I Was 17,” the singer-turned-reality starlet opens up about meeting Michael Jackson, thanks to producer Rodney Jerkins. “When I was 17, my producer Rodney Jerkins was working with Michael Jackson at the time,” Brandy says in the episode, premiering Saturday at 11 a.m. ET on MTV. “He knew how much I wanted to meet Michael Jackson, so he says, ‘Would you like to come and meet him?’ I’m like, ‘Are you serious? Of course I want to meet Michael Jackson! Where do I meet you? Where do we come?’ ” And it wasn’t just Jerkins who knew about the singer’s admiration for Jackson. “Michael Jackson was it, so we studied Michael. Brandy studied Michael,” her brother Ray J says. Brandy says the super-producer orchestrated the meeting between the siblings and Jackson at the recording studio. However, prior to entering the room, Brandy says nerves got the best of her. “My heart is beating so fast at this point,” the “Dancing With the Stars” alum recalls. “I’m like, ‘Oh my God. It’s happening. We’re about to open the door and he’s going to be in there.’ ” Ray J, who was equally excited, peeped around the room, saying, “When we first walked into the studio, we can kind of see Michael in the corner and we looked at each other like, ‘Did you see him?’ ” Unfortunately, Brandy, couldn’t maintain the same type as composure. “And I’m looking at him like, ‘Oh my God. This is Michael Jackson,’ ” adding, “I fainted, blacked out — like seriously blacked out.” “When I Was 17” airs Saturdays at 11 a.m. ET on MTV. Related Artists Brandy
Battle: Los Angeles features a storyline of humans vs. bad aliens (Reptilians? Reticulans? Pass me the AA12!), and here’s the red carpet event! Check out Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Pena Aaron Eckhart, Ne-Yo and more!
